Tinika Davis
Cheltenham
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal-Infant TRAVEL Nurse (Temple Univ. Hosp.)
AMN Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Antepartum Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Care of high risk antepartum patients 18 weeks gestation – 40 weeks gestation
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
FastStaff
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Duties included triage of peripartum patient, labor and delivery of peripartum patient, circulating for cesarean sections, recovery of postoperative and postpartum patient
- Postpartum nurse – care of postpartum patient and newborns
- (Fastaff Nursing Agency)
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center / Clovis Community Hospital – Fresno, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Duties included triage of peripartum patient, labor and delivery of peripartum patient, circulating for cesarean section, recovery of postoperative and postpartum patient
- Antepartum nurse – care of high risk antepartum patients 18 weeks gestation – 40 weeks gestation
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
Chester Crozer Medical Center – Upland, PA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Duties included triage of peripartum patient, labor and delivery of peripartum patient, circulating for cesarean section, recovery of postoperative and postpartum patient
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Temple University Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2021
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to determine optimal treatment plans, carry out interventions to deliver comprehensive care to high risk antepartum, laboring and postpartum patients.
- Perform admitting assessments, review past medical and obstetrical histories of patients to develop appropriate plans of care.
- Review and track progress of mothers in labor, interpret fetal heart monitor tracings and inform residents and delivering physician of status.
- Anticipate deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Prepare mothers for operative procedures, circulate operating rooms and recover patients postoperatively.
- Educate mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Administers medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Help patients and families to feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing anxiety issues.
- Address unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management as a charge nurse.
Home Visiting Nurse (Case Management)
Philadelphia Health Management
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Provided comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families within the Healthy Start Program
- Assessed emotional, social and environmental needs of intrapartum and postpartum women and established goals with measurable outcomes
- Educated women and their families regarding disease processes effecting pregnancy and health thereafter, devised interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Coordinated and consulted with members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Provided counseling in areas including pre and postnatal care, nutrition, family planning, parenting and overall health of mother and newborn
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Delivered direct care to children ranging in age from infancy through young adulthood.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, and equipment management for success in managing health conditions at home.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2005
Skills
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum and Newborn Care
- Detailed patient health assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Patient needs assessment
- Family education
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Inpatient Obstetrics Certification
Timeline
Maternal-Infant TRAVEL Nurse (Temple Univ. Hosp.)
AMN Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Antepartum Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2025
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
FastStaff
05.2022 - 03.2024
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center / Clovis Community Hospital – Fresno, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
Labor and Delivery TRAVEL Nurse
Chester Crozer Medical Center – Upland, PA
08.2021 - 10.2021
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Temple University Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2021
Home Visiting Nurse (Case Management)
Philadelphia Health Management
08.2007 - 08.2012
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University